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Crane Creek Medical Center Construction in Progress Lobby Roof Framing Placement: June 05, 2008 The Main Lobby Roof Framing - a lightgage steel trussed roof assembly that measures 66 feet in diameter and 18 feet tall - and weighing approximately 18,000 pounds - was preconstructed on the ground and flown into place on June 05, 2008. After weeks of work and a furious 2.5 hour morning inspection to make sure it was ready, this assembly was flown 110 feet up during a light breeze in just a few minutes without any drama whatsoever. They dropped it on the supporting concrete walls, in it's precise final resting location the very first time... these guys make this look easy. Here are the photos of the roof's progress up the building. Mr. Jimmy Lakatos Masterful Crane Operator In Jimmy we Trust! Update, August 2024: Rest In Peace Jimmy

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